Northstowe Learning Community Catchment Area
Northstowe Learning Community is a academy converter special school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 772 pupils, and a capacity of 2830 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–19
Age range
772
Pupils
2,830
Capacity
27%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Northstowe Learning Community Catchment Area Information
Admission to Northstowe Learning Community follows a different process from mainstream schools. Cambridgeshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Cambridgeshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →Northstowe Learning Community — School Information
- Full address
- Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1DJ
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148128
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northstowe Learning Community
Is Northstowe Learning Community oversubscribed? ▾
Northstowe Learning Community has a capacity of 2830 places and currently has 772 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.
What is the admissions policy for Northstowe Learning Community? ▾
Admission to Northstowe Learning Community is managed by Cambridgeshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Northstowe Learning Community cover? ▾
Northstowe Learning Community is a special school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Northstowe Learning Community? ▾
Northstowe Learning Community was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.